Connect to: Global Forest Information Service

About Global Forest Information Service

An Internet gateway to forest information resources from around the world, GFIS users can locate maps, datasets, web resources, journal articles, books and other resources relevant to their forest information needs. This access is through a distributed network of databases. The databases cover the scientific, technical, and social aspects of forestry. There are 47 information providers found throughout the world presently linked through the GFIS search system.

GFIS Resource Types:

Vegetation type data
Statistical data
Forest products trade flow data
Satellite mapping data
Documents such as articles and reports
Legislation
Mailing lists and newsgroups
Projects
Directories

Years of Coverage: Variable

Access Restrictions:

Access is unrestricted

Off-campus Access (Proxy Server/VPN):

• Central Campus
• Medical Campus